I've been riding one since as long as I can remember. It was a dark day when they discontinued it, but like a second birthday when they brought it back. Lyman was riding one until he got his pro model. I think he must have seen me riding it!

Ryan, You may want to check out the Lyman. I talked to the Liquid Force rep at the Chicago Boat show and he said that Keith's board rides like the Trip with the pop of a shane. I am not sure how they accomplish but he said Lyman wanted the consistency and speed of the Trip with some massive pop.

that has to be the best and most enticing description/ review of the Lyman i have heard yet (though the reviews are thin for the moment).

I've ridden the trip a few times... way back when it came out and thought it was AMAZING, but got a byerly 'cause of a good deal and because i just love his style and has always been a fav. never ridden the Shane, but of what and how much i have heard, i almost feel like i have ridden it. Dang, sounds Awesome!... but I am still pretty positive I am gona remain a flex board guy though